DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, May 27, 1918. Document for 'Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Stockholders of Edison Primary Batteries, Inc.,' listing the five stockholders and their respective shares, with lower portion featuring an adopted resolution that "the Board of Directors be and they are hereby authorized to issue shares of the capital stock of this company to the full amount authorized by the certificates of incorporation, in such amounts as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors, and as may be permitted by law, and in their discretion to accept in full or part payment of any share or shares, such property as the Board of Directors may determine shall be necessary for the purposes of the Company." Signed boldly at the conclusion by Edison with his 'umbrella' signature," and countersigned by the other stockholders: Charles Edison, Stephen B. Mambert, Carl H. Wilson, and Harry F. Miller, and the secretary, J. W. Robinson. Matted and framed with a portrait of Edison and an engraved nameplate to an overall size of 21 x 16.75; the backing has a window for viewing the front side of the document. In fine condition, with paper loss to the right upper corner.
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